Backpack - Pete & Spectacle Lakes

There are varying stats on distance and elevation depending on where you look. WTA states 22 miles RT, 1500 gain.  AllTrails states 18.7 RT, 2618 gain. I posted the stats based on what I mapped out on Gaia. Trip reports state a lot of little water crossings and one larger one that may result in a detour that adds about 2.5 miles each way, but hopefully this late in the season, we won't need to take that detour. 

Leader Permission Required: I will begin reviewing permission requests after trip opens for registration.

Goals: 

• To reach Spectacle Lake as our final camping destination, stopping to admire Pete Lake along the way.
• Foster community and belonging. 
• Lead and learn in a collaborative spirit.
• Foster compassion, understanding and curiosity with one another and in nature.
• Have fun, be safe and enjoy one another's company.

Expectations:

• Commitment to arrive on time at the trailhead, prepared and ready to be social and enjoy the trip.
• Commitment to communicate with me for any concerns and/or questions before and during the trip.
• Commitment to having fun.
• The group will stay together. This means seeing a head in front and in back of you at all times. 
• Group will camp together. 

Style:

• Through actions and words, I lead through an inclusive lens.
• I foster community within the group.
• I lead at a relaxed to moderate pace, allowing for flexibility between the two.  If you are someone who likes to hike fast, this trip is likely not for you.

For those who may arrange carpools, we will meet at Tibbets P&R in Issaquah and continue to the trail head from there. I can take three in my vehicle. Timing will be communicated closed to the date.

For those who prefer to meet at the trailhead, meeting is at 8 am sharp. 

Trailhead coordinates: 47.43421, -121.18701